About Wheatbelt Therapy
Wheatbelt Therapy is based in Lake Grace, Western Australia. We service surrounding towns throughout the Wheatbelt. We are a mobile occupational therapy practice that conveniently travels to our clients. We carryout occupational therapy in familiar environments for our clients including their house, school, daycare etc. as that is where they are most comfortable.
OUR APPROACH
Holistic Care
We look at all our client's as a whole taking into account physical, emotional, social and their spiritual well-being.
Play-based
We ensure that therapy is fun and has a focus on child-led play. Research has found that humans are more likely to engage if it is something that they are interested in doing therefore, better engagement equals better outcomes for our clients.
Strengths Based
We acknowledge everyone is unique in their own way. We focus on our clients strengths and abilities rather than their deficits. By doing this we are always striving to empower our clients to continue to grow.
Promote Inclusivity
At Wheatbelt Therapy, we strive to ensure that our clients and their families feel included, connected and like they belong.
Neurodiversity affirming
Neurodiversity is about how different brains function. At Wheatbelt Therapy we embrace and celebrate everyone.
OUR THERAPIST
Jessica Collard
Jessica is a qualified Occupational Therapist who graduated from Curtin University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy (Honours). Having grown up in the wheatbelt Jessica has a strong passion for supporting rural communities.
Whilst studying Jessica found her passion for working in rural regions particularly with children through her work as an education assistant, camp counsellor and sports coach.
Since graduating Jessica has worked in Geraldton implementing group and individual therapy programs to children. She has also spent 18 months working in Merredin across multiple settings including hospital, school and home.
Jessica maintains current registration with:
- AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Agency)
- Working with Children’s Check
- Occupational Therapy Australia
- Development Occupational Therapists of WA (DOTWA)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check